--- product_id: 10091019 title: "Adaptec RAID 6805E Storage Controller 2270900-R" brand: "adaptec" price: "A$507" currency: AUD in_stock: true reviews_count: 6 url: https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/10091019-adaptec-raid-6805e-storage-controller-2270900-r store_origin: AU region: Australia --- # 6Gb/s Speed 70% Power Savings Low Profile Design Adaptec RAID 6805E Storage Controller 2270900-R **Brand:** adaptec **Price:** A$507 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🚀 Elevate Your Storage Game! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Adaptec RAID 6805E Storage Controller 2270900-R by adaptec - **How much does it cost?** A$507 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/10091019-adaptec-raid-6805e-storage-controller-2270900-r) ## Best For - adaptec enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted adaptec brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Compact & Efficient:** Designed for tight spaces without compromising performance. - • **Seamless Integration:** Easily fits into existing systems with PCIe x1 and SAS 2.0 interfaces. - • **Versatile Hybrid RAID:** Combine SSD and HDD for the ultimate in speed and reliability. - • **Smart Power Management:** Reduce your energy costs by up to 70% with intelligent power features. - • **Lightning-Fast Data Transfer:** Experience up to 6Gb/s speeds for rapid data access. ## Overview The Adaptec RAID 6805E Storage Controller 2270900-R is a cutting-edge, low-profile solution designed for high-performance data management. With speeds of up to 6Gb/s and intelligent power management that can cut energy costs by 70%, this controller is perfect for modern, space-constrained systems. Its hybrid RAID capabilities ensure maximum reliability and performance, making it an essential tool for any professional looking to optimize their storage solutions. ## Description Adaptec Series 6E unified serial SATA/SAS RAID controller delivers the robustness of hardware RAID And the Adaptec RAID Code, enterprise class management features, and full OS Support. Delivering the same 6 GB/s performance of the series 6 controller, The series 6E is optimized for platform where a series 6 controller would not fit in from a price, form factor or host connectivity standpoint. Series 6E controller supports SATA and SAS devices, and has been qualified with the same systems, motherboards, backplanes and drives as Series 6 controller. It includes the same drivers, BIOS and storage Management tools as Series 6 controller and do not require additional training or qualification. Series 6E controller has also been thoroughly tested with entry-level storage devices for desktop use and the entry-level server platforms, workstations and motherboards most typically used for basic servers, performance workstations or industrial PCs. ## Features - MD2 - Low Profile - Serial Attached SCSI - Up to 6Gb/s - PMC-sierra PM8013 dual core RAID on Chip (ROC) - SAS 2.0 interfaces and PCIe host connection - PCIe x1 interface - Low-profile form factor smaller than MD2 allows installation in condensed system designs - Enclosure Management Support Via Led Header And Ses2/Sgpio - Intelligent Power Management - Reduces Power And Cooling Costs By As Much As 70% - Hybrid RAID 1 and 10: SSD + HDD for maximum performance and reliability ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Brand | Adaptec | | Series | 2270900-R | | Item model number | 2270900-R | | Item Weight | 5.1 ounces | | Product Dimensions | 1 x 1 x 1 inches | | Item Dimensions LxWxH | 1 x 1 x 1 inches | | Manufacturer | ADAPTEC | | Language | English | | ASIN | B005935M60 | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Date First Available | July 28, 2011 | ## Images ![Adaptec RAID 6805E Storage Controller 2270900-R - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61AEyrMtxWL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Fast RAID 10, lots of SATA ports, real hardware RAID in an affrodable card. *by C***S on Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2015* No this will not do the job and performance of a unit costing 5 times as much or more. But 8 SATA/SAS ports for under $200.00 (ooops, i see the price just jumped up! Sorry!) with real hardware RAID is pretty compelling.I am using it as of now for a 4 disk RAID 10 array. The arrays sequential read and write times are coming in close to modern SSD performance (in the same Machine I have two Samsung 850 Pro) and this is with relatively slow 5900 RPM Seagate NAS drives.This these leaves me future external capacity for another 4 disk array.One surprising pro ( at least for me ) is it functions FLAWLESSLY with Windows 7 pro & my Asus Z97-Pro main-boards power savings settings. I can walk away form the PC and come back in the morning with the entire thing shut down. No fans or hard drives spinning, no blinky lights. Silence. Press a button on the keyboard and I am back in windows Pro in seconds all ready to go.Coming from the era of Adaptec Ultra Wide SCSI RAID controller, this is nothing short of miraculous to me :) Time was when you installed a card like this one had to use the cards own utilities to control disk power down etc.. and they just could mess up any other power savings.CONS: Unlike the advances they have made in behaving with the OS in having functional power savings, the boot up sequence is even worse than the old days of SCSI! (if that's possible)This card takes longer to initiate than my entire system took to boot to Windows prompt before the card was installed. A lot longer!What are the scanning "NightRider" lights good for on the bottom of the card? You can't see then form anywhere unless you happen to be the Nvidia sitting below it?Anyone that is looking for a good fast RAID card that can work with a lot of disks, this is a good option in a low price point. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Limited RAID options but no fake raid *by E***E on Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2014* Only supports RAID levels 0, 1, 1E, 10 so you need to double disk storage. Good 6Gb/s throughput per port. I haven't tried the hybrid SSD + HDD mode so can't evaluate that. Good HW RAID card that doesn't cost a ton of money, and is much better than the cheap fake-raid cards that impact system performance. ### ⭐⭐⭐ 3.0 out of 5 stars The Hybrid RAID feature is not recommended. *by T***T on Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2011* I owned a 6805E for a little less than one month before returning it. Let me start by making it clear that I am not posting to trash the 6805E. Everything that I experienced leads me to believe that the 6805E would be EXCELLENT at driving a large array where all disks are mechanical HDDs.However, I bought the 6805E based on the manufacturer's advertising regarding its Hybrid RAID feature, which is a RAID10 array of two SSDs and two relatively inexpensive HDDs. The idea is to have the performance of a RAID0 of the SSDs but with redundancy to protect against the loss of any one of the four drives.I had expected the 6805E's PCI-e x4 connection and onboard cache to deliver better IOPS than just connecting my Crucial SSDs directly to the motherboard. That isn't the case, at least not when the MB properly implements its SATA 6.0 headers directly through the Intel Z68 chipset, as does my BioStar TZ68A+ MB.The best the 6805E can do with SSDs is to equal a direct MB connection and only then by disabling both read and write caching in the card's onboard cache memory. In my opinion, the problem appears to be that the onboard cache memory has too much latency for use with SSDs.The bigger problem comes when you benchmark Hybrid RAID10 with all four drives connected. Adaptec's Hybrid RAID algorithm takes all reads from the SSDs but splits writes 50%-50% to the SSDs and HDDs. Read speeds are roughly equal to one SSD alone, provided that read caching is turned off, which is good enough performance. But random writes plummet down to 1.29 MBs. This metric is not affected by the write cache setting or queue depth. In my opinion, the better plan (outside of an enterprise) is to put the cost of the 6805E towards the cost of two larger SSDs, and to make a RAID1 of the SSDs directly on the motherboard. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/10091019-adaptec-raid-6805e-storage-controller-2270900-r](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/10091019-adaptec-raid-6805e-storage-controller-2270900-r) --- *Product available on Desertcart Australia* *Store origin: AU* *Last updated: 2026-05-04*